Meaning, origin, history
The exact origin of this name is not established with certainty.
Meaning of the name Alicia
Scholars do not fully agree on this interpretation.
Origin of the name Alicia
Germanic personal names underwent phonetic adaptation through interaction with Latin-speaking populations.
History of the name Alicia
The feminine form Alicia becomes visible in Iberian records from the sixteenth century. Clerical correspondence, hagiographical texts, and colonial administrative records from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries show Alicia steadily entering European and Latin American naming conventions.
Variants and related forms
- Aloysius (masculine Latin form)
- Aloísio (Portuguese masculine form)
- Alícia (Catalan spelling)
- Alice (distinct Germanic name from Adalheidis, often confused historically but etymologically separate)
Cultural heritage
The name’s cultural footprint rests on documented religious and literary channels rather than folk tradition. European nobility records from the seventeenth century occasionally feature Alicia in genealogical registers, reflecting its adoption among educated families. Colonial archives from Latin America preserve baptismal entries and legal documents that confirm its steady integration into local naming practices.
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